Senior Driller (Water Well)

Egan Drilling is seeking a Senior Driller to join our team and support the delivery of hydrogeological and waterwell drilling projects throughout Western Australia. We are looking for an experienced drilling professional with a strong background in waterwell, hydrogeological and/or large-diameter drilling who can confidently operate drilling equipment, lead a drilling crew and deliver safe, efficient and high-quality drilling outcomes. The successful candidate will have strong technical drilling knowledge, excellent problem-solving abilities and take pride in their equipment, crew and workmanship.

About Egan Drilling

Egan Drilling is a Western Australian family-owned drilling contractor specialising in hydrogeological and waterwell drilling for the mining and resources sectors. Our work includes production and dewatering bores, monitoring and investigation bores, reinjection bores and water exploration programs using a range of drilling methods including air rotary, mud rotary, DTH and RC.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• FIFO work primarily across Western Australia
• Competitive remuneration package
• Work with a specialised hydrogeological and waterwell drilling contractor
• Modern, well-maintained drilling equipment and support fleet
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of technically challenging drilling projects
• Direct support from an experienced Operations and Management team
• Opportunity to further develop your technical skills and progress within the company
• Long-term career opportunity within an established, family-owned WA drilling business
• A practical working environment where safety, teamwork, reliability and quality workmanship are valued

The Role

As a Senior Driller, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of drilling equipment and the day-to-day management of your drilling crew across Egan Drilling projects. Working closely with our Operations and Management team, you will play a key role in delivering drilling programs to the required technical, safety and quality standards. This is a hands-on field position suited to an experienced Driller who is confident operating equipment, leading a crew, managing challenging ground conditions and maintaining high standards of drilling performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate drilling rigs and associated equipment across hydrogeological and waterwell drilling projects
• Lead, supervise and mentor Driller's Offsiders and other crew members
• Undertake drilling and bore construction activities in accordance with project specifications and client requirements
• Identify and troubleshoot drilling challenges, changing ground conditions and equipment issues
• Maintain high standards of drilling productivity, efficiency and workmanship
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and ensure rigs and support equipment are maintained to a high standard
• Maintain accurate daily drilling reports, operational records and site documentation
• Communicate effectively with clients, hydrogeologists, site representatives and Egan Drilling management
• Conduct and participate in pre-starts, toolbox meetings, risk assessments and other safety activities
• Ensure compliance with Egan Drilling's HSEQ Management System, client requirements and applicable legislation

About You

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Significant experience working as a Driller or Senior Driller within the drilling industry
• Strong experience in waterwell, hydrogeological and/or large-diameter drilling
• Demonstrated experience with air rotary, DTH and mud rotary drilling methods
• Current Water Well Driller's Licence – minimum Class 1, with relevant Rotary Air and Mud Rotary endorsements
• Certificate III in Drilling Operations or equivalent recognised qualification
• Current HR or HR-B driver's licence or higher
• Current First Aid certification
• Working Safely at Heights certification
• Operate and Maintain a 4WD Vehicle competency
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of drilling equipment and maintenance requirements
• Ability to confidently operate a drilling rig and manage a drilling crew
• Sound understanding of downhole conditions, drilling techniques and practical troubleshooting
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship
• Experience working on remote mining and resources projects
• Good communication, teamwork and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions in the field
• Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
• National Police Clearance, or ability to obtain one
• Highly Regarded Class 2 or higher Water Well Driller's Licence
• Experience drilling and constructing production, dewatering, monitoring and investigation bores
• Experience with large-diameter bore drilling and construction
• Experience operating multipurpose drilling rigs
• RC and/or Diamond drilling experience
• Experience supervising drilling crews in remote environments
• Section 26 Statutory Supervisor Qualification
• Strong demonstrated work history within the Australian mining and resources sector

Ready to Join Egan Drilling?

If you're an experienced Driller looking for a long-term opportunity with a specialist Western Australian hydrogeological and waterwell drilling contractor, we'd like to hear from you. We value drilling professionals who take pride in their work, look after their equipment, work well with their crew and consistently deliver safe, high-quality drilling outcomes.